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Win a Dip & Dine with The Lost Spring
Enter any of the event distances between now and 17 July and be in to win a Dip & Dine at The Lost Spring, one of wonderful partners of this event. Dip for 90 beautiful minutes in their Geo-Thermal mineral pools and chose from one of their delicious main...
Coromandel school students run for free
Integral to Run for Good is the chance to encourage all Coromandel Peninsula school children to enter and participate for free. We believe that taking part in our event has great physical and mental health benefits and want to share these for free amongst our...
Event postponed until 15 October 2022
The Aon Whitianga Marathon organising team have been closely monitoring the Covid-19 Omicron situation and have made the difficult decision not to run this event on Saturday 21st May as planned. There continues to be much uncertainty about whether events can or...
The Aon Whitianga Marathon adds in a new challenge
The Aon Whitianga Marathon has an event for everyone ranging from a 5km fun run right up to the premier 42km marathon. New to the event for 2022 is the Cooks Beach Half Track and Trail 22.5km, for those that enjoy a bit of off-road or trail running. Event Organiser...
The Aon Whitianga Marathon announces its 2022 event date
If you’re looking for a fun, mainly flat, coastal course with stunning views based in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, then the Aon Whitianga Marathon is the event for you! We have an event for everyone ranging from a 5km fun run right up to the premier 42km...
Whitianga Marathon – enter now to be in to win!
All entries made before midnight 18th April will go in the draw to win one of two Signature Packages from The Lost Spring Thermal Pools & Day Spa to enjoy after the event. Enjoy a 42km journey along some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines in NZ, with...
A new single lap course for the half
For those of you interested in the half marathon distance this year, you’ll be pleased to know it’s a single lap course (in prior events it was two laps of town). The new course still takes in the stunning Buffalo Beachfront and the coastal pathways around the...
The Whitianga Half Marathon adds a full marathon with a twist!
It’s not unheard of, but it is rare, that athletes take a ferry ride in the middle of a marathon course to complete the second half. Nick Reader, event owner of the Whitianga Half Marathon, is excited to offer a full marathon event in addition to the popular half. If...